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Former Formula 1 legend Jacky Stewart teaches James how to drive faster. He will try to get 20 seconds off James his lap time. Did they accomplish their mission? See for yourself...

Tuner Sportec from Switzerland has released specs of its latest project, the sportec SP580. The package includes a range of power mods , some aerodanymics enchacements, chassis and suspension tuning. The power modifications made the Porsche 997 Turbo lift up its power to 580 Hp resulting in 3.4 seconds to reach 100 km/h and a top speed of 338 km/h. Read More

Via: Motor Authority

McLaren Mp4-22 vs DTM C-class vs CLK 63 Black Series vs C350 C-class on Silverstone race track + Bonuses from video shooting

We must admit the Gumpert Apollo doesn't have the most graciuous lines of the current automobile production. But one thing is sure, it does have a very agressive look. Not only its look is agressive, under the hood we can find a V8 optimized by preparer MTM. While having a very low weight it's not hard to understand that with its 650 horses of power and 810 Nm of torque it will be a pleasure to drive. More pictures? Read More   Via: Caradisiac

At the 1994 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, a RUF CTR captures what is like to race up the mountain using a lipstick camera mounted off the front bumper. Read More for part two

The new Ferrari F430 Scuderia is the new name for the Ferrari F430 Challenge and will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The 430 Scuderia will be unveiled by Michael Schumacher at the Frankfurt Show on September 11, where it joins the Coupe and Spider in the F430 family. Output from the naturally aspirated 4.3L V8 jumps to 510hp at a lofty 8,500rpm and with a kerb weight of just 1,250kg, the new supercar has an amazing power-to-weight ratio of 2.45kg/hp."

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Auto Motor und Sport high speed event at Nardo - McLaren Mercedes SLR 722, Ruf RT 12, Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06, BMW M6, Porsche GT3, Lamborghini Gallardo Superlaggera, top speed and acceleration test.

Of course you do! BMW is organising a two-day event at the Nürburgring in Germany to celebrate the arrival of the new BMW M3, all you have to do is sign up here. Winning participants will be selected and notified by BMW before the end of August. There are a few requirements though: Obviously you can not be a BMW employee and you must have reached the age of 21, be a holder of a valid drivers license and ID.

“In September 2007, BMW will invite a selected group of international participants for an exclusive test-drive of the new BMW M3 Coupé at the Nürburgring race track in Germany. The two day event is called „Countdown to BMW M3″ and will be the very first opportunity to experience the new BMW M3 Coupé, at the same time as the world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show is taking place”.

Via: Carscoop

Maserati released some new high-res images from the MC12 Corsa. For sure they'r worth a look! Read More for the full gallery...

So every now and then you are going to the "Ring" to drive a few laps around the Nordschleife, but you don't have enough driving skills to keep up with the train? Then this might be something for you! For booking or information click here

"Perfection Training on the Nordschleife on
July 30th - August 1st, 2007. Overcome the famous "Green Hell" with TECHART and sport auto.

The car magazine "sport auto" is repeating its successful Nuerburgring Perfection Training event in 2007. On this course, drivers "experience"  the Nordschleife in their own vehicle in instructorled groups of around 8 people. The high point of the two-day event is a free run for all 100 participants to mark the end of the Perfection Training."